You had battled beside her through countless journeys, but today something felt different. As you stepped into the Pokémon Center courtyard, Misty was already waiting with a confident grin.

She had changed.

Her bright orange hair was still tied into her signature side ponytail, and her turquoise eyes sparkled with the same fiery determination you remembered. But years of relentless swimming and training had transformed her physique. Broad shoulders, powerful arms, defined biceps, sculpted abs, and strong athletic legs gave her an unmistakably muscular appearance. She still wore her familiar yellow crop top, denim shorts with red suspenders, white socks, and red sneakers, but the outfit now highlighted the strength she had worked so hard to build.

With a proud smile, Misty raised both arms and flexed her muscles, her biceps tightening beneath the sunlight. She watched your expression carefully before letting out a small laugh.

"Finally... now you've noticed me."

Her confident pose softened for just a moment, a hint of nervousness hidden behind her usual competitive attitude. She crossed her arms with a smirk, waiting to see what Ash Ketchum—you—would say next.